Sphaerium corneum (Linnaeus, 1758)
Horny Orb Mussel
Sphaerium corneum(Linnaeus, 1758) - Horny Orb Mussel, Shells - both syphons and foot part-extended - highly enlarged - white background

Image 0004: Shells - both syphons and foot part-extended - highly enlarged - white background

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Magnification macro-photographmacro-photograph
Photographed In a thin aquarium
Mounted in water
Background white background
Equipment used Canon EOS400D dSLR with Tamron SP AF Di 90mm Macro 1:1 lens
Magnification ratio (film/sensor to subject) 1:1.5
Extension tubes 68mm ext
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P118653
Found as Living animal
Date 31 Aug 2010
OS grid ref SJ41
Lat/Lon 52° 40' N, 2° 50' W
Location Shrops, VC40, England
Voucher 31 Aug 2010[J]
Return to Record page Sphaerium corneum on 31 Aug 2010 at SJ41 in Shrops
Return to Taxon page Sphaerium corneum
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